Local brewers pouring glasses of good cheer in Brockton area

Here are six local breweries in the area to check out during the new year, or to get a drink at before the end of 2017.

Sara Cline The Enterprise @saraclinenews

Over the last few years local brewers have been opening up tap rooms across the Brockron area.

Many tap rooms offer a casual setting with communal tables to catch up with friends at, a relaxed vibe, plenty of craft beer flowing from the taps, pretzels to bite into and a look into how the beer is made.

One brewery that recently announced it’s arrival to the South Shore is Crue Brew Brewery.

“People will be able to get a beer and play games,” Kevin Merritt, the owner of the brewery said. “There will even be a cornhole lane at the brewery. It will be a fun and casual place.”

The brewery, which is located at 95 Ryan Drive in Raynham, is set to open in the spring.

In the mean time, here are some other local breweries in the area to check out during the new year or to get a drink at before the end of 2017.

Shovel Town Brewery

“Our goal is for Shovel Town Brewery to be a unique neighborhood gathering place where you can relax and socialize in an environment of fresh, artisan beers, food and good times offer a core set of Beers, our selections can change week to week based on availability and special releases,” as stated on the brewery website.

Shovel Town offers beers on draft, flights, small tasters, pints and growlers to go.

Some of the beers they brew include Flyaway IPA, Madagascar Vanilla Cream Ale, and Shovel Worker Irish Red IPA.

In addition they also offer Wicked Twisted Pretzels, flatbreads, and a variety of charcuterie boards.

You can even take a free tour and learn more about the brewing process.

For more information call (508) 205-7151 or visit www.shoveltownbrewery.com

Black Hat Brew Works

“Our philosophy is simple, we strive to create the highest quality and consistent beer, using as many local ingredients as possible,” as stated on the Black Hat Brew Works website.

The Brewery, which was established in 2015 offers 5 oz pours and growlers to go.

Some of the beers they brew include B’Water Blonde, IMP Coffee Stout and X-Mas Ambah Ale.

Customers can bring their own food to pair with their drink. Occasionally there are food trucks too.

Business hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Black Hat Brew Works is located at 25 Scotland BLVD, Unit 1, Bridgewater.

For more information call (508) 807-5172

E-mail: info@blackhatbrewworks.com

10th District Brewing Co.

“As elementary school students at St. Bridget’s in Abington, Patrick Eddy and Dana George were best friends,” as stated in a previous Enterprise story. “Time had its way with their friendship and the two lost touch over the years. But Eddy and George reconnected in 2011 and decided to open a business together. So, they founded a brewery.”

That brewery is now known as the 10th District Brewing Co.

They offer flights, pours and growlers to-go.

Some of the beers they brew include India pale ale, American pale ale, pumpkin ale, porter and Saison.

While truing the various beers people can also grab a bite from the food trucks that stop by the business.

The business hours are Wednesday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The 10th District Brewing Co. is located at 491 Washington St., Abington.

For more information visit

www.facebook.com/10thDistrictBrewing

Old Colony Brewing Inc.

“The company was started after four guys had been home brewing for over five years and decided to share their love of brewing with the public,” as stated on the Old Colony Brewing Inc. website. “Our goal is to open this brewery in the community in which we all grew up in and make fresh, great tasting, locally brewed beer available for everyone.”

The brewery offers pints, flights and growlers to-go.

Some of the beers they brew include the Orange pale ale, Farmhouse, Brown ale and Hoppy Patriot IPA.

The business hours are Thursday and Friday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Old Colony Brewing Inc. is located at 605 Bedford St, Whitman.

For more information call (781) 523-7105 or visit www.oldcolonybrew.com

Barrel House Z

“The BHZ team brews small-batch, barrel-aged beer that’s created collaboratively with an ever-changing roster of innovative brewers,” as stated on the Barrel House Z website. “Our philosophy, however, never varies. We believe the best beer comes from exceptional ideas and ingredients–and is guided by rigorous technique.”

The brewery offers bottles, drafts and pilot pours.

Some of the beers they brew include Fibs-giving, Bamboozled By Hops and Sunny & 79.

The business hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Barrel House Z is located at 95 Woodrock Road, Weymouth.

For more information call 339-201-7888 or visit www.barrelhousez.net

Bog Iron Brewing

“We put a lot of work into our all of our beers and we want to come up with beers that would can enjoyed by a wide audience. You’ll find us not specializing in a few different styles, but rather releasing a wide variety of beer; everything from an American Blonde ale to a Mezcal barrel aged Braggot or a simple Berliner Weisse and just about everything in between,” as stated on the Bog Iron Brewing website. “We’re constantly trying to develop beers that are a little outside the box.”

The brewery offers pours, flights, samples and four packs.

They serve soft pretzels and guests are welcome to bring their own food.

People visiting the brewery can also take a tour.

Business hours are Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bog Iron Brewing is located at 33 West Main St., Norton.

For more information call (508) 952-0555 or visit www.bogironbrewing.com

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